Just to reiterate, this is an updated version that includes added European Court and more Eric Schlosser and that stuff. It’s a more recent, and slightly more complete view.

If you’re unfamiliar with the story, here it is: McDonalds were apparently a bit lawsuit happy when it comes to people saying bad things about them and after a few people in a particular group distribute a leaflet detailing how horrible McDonalds are, and two people in that group are not going to take it lying down. This decision causes them to embark on a 15 year long legal battle that may challenge the very fabric of the British legal system.

It’s visually drab, obviously. It’s a documentary about two Londoners who don’t like fast food, how visually dynamic could it be? It is however chock full of interesting interviews and peeks into their psyche throughout the case. My favourite part is when Dave and Helen meet with three representatives of McDonalds who are desperately trying to scare the duo into settling. It’s really powerful stuff.